I'm Glad You're Dead Now is a 2025 drama short film written, co-produced, and directed by and starring Tawfeek Barhom. A co-production between Palestine, France and Greece, it follows brothers Reda and Abu Rashid (played respectively by Tawfeek Barhom and Ashraf Barhom (no relation)) who confront buried secrets from their past when they return to the island where they were born and raised.
The film had its world premiere at the Short Films competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May, where it won the Short Film Palme d'Or.
Cast Tawfeek Barhom as Reda Rashid Ashraf Barhom as Abu Rashid
Release The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was the winner of the Short Film Palme d'Or.
Following its Cannes premiere, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara later joined the film as executive producers.
Accolades Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world: YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus2025Cannes Film FestivalShort Film Palme d'OrToronto International Film FestivalBest Short FilmAthens International Film Festival Best Director Award
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